| Area: | Local | Ascent: | 200 feet |
| Walk No: | 101 | Time: | 1 hour 45 minutes |
| Date: | 3rd December 2007 | Parking: | Hest Bank shore |
| Distance: | 4.25 miles | Weather: | Overcast with occassional shower |
| Route: | Hest Bank - Bolton le Sands by the beach with a return along the canal |
We weren't able to go far today as Edith had a Doctors appointment in the morning and the weather was very good either. We decided on a short walk along the beach following the Lancashire Coastal Way from Hest Bank to Bolton le Sands with a return along the Lancaster Canal.
We left the car at Hest Bank on the shore and set off along the Lancashire Coastal Way.
These are the remains of an old jetty which have recently appeared as the salt marsh as washed away. Not sure how old it is but probably 200 yrs or so. If anybody knows more an e_mail would be appreciated.
Looking across to Grange over Sands and Hampsfell.
And to Arnside Knott
Take heed!!!......These sands are dangerous
Following the shoreline towards Red Bank
A sad memorial to the Chinese cockle pickers who lost there lives in February 2004
Warton Crag from Red Bank
Grange over Sands from Red Bank
We made our way to Bolton le Sands along the shore from where we went to the canal
An Heron that flew overhead as I was taking another picture
There was plenty of evidence of the heavy rainfall we have been having lately
A swing bridge on the canal near Hest Bank
As we approached this bridge the heavens opened. Eventually there were about 7 of us and 4 dogs sheltering here
Back at Hest Bank
Hest Bank crossing where we left the car
Unfortunately the cafe here was closed so it was back to Morecambe to visit our good friends at the Stone Jetty cafe.
Next Walk: 9th December 2007 - Lancaster by Lune & Canal
Last Walk: 29th November 2007 - A Loughrigg loop
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